Police Officer

nku· Northern Kentucky University
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📍 Highland Heights, KyFull time

About this role

Position Title:

Police Officer

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Position Type:

Regular

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About the Role:

Job Description Summary
The university police officer is a member of the University Police Department, which serves and protects the campus community.

The officer is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the university community; maintaining a secure environment; mitigating safety hazards; being observant and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity on campus; controlling and regulating traffic; and investigating security, safety, crime, and traffic incidents.

The university police officer is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and contributing to the success of the university community.

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​Primary Responsibilities

  • ​​Communicating with supervisors, peers, and all stakeholders in a courteous, culturally adroit manner that models the University Police core values, while providing an outstanding customer service experience. 

  • ​Patrolling assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle. 

  • ​Promptly, clearly, and concisely completing a variety of written incident, offense, and ancillary reports in a grammatically correct manner and in accordance with established best practices. 

  • ​Responding to emergency alarms and dispatched calls for service. 

  • ​Observing and responding to actual and suspected criminal activity. 

  • ​Deterring crime and arresting violators as prescribed by Kentucky Revised Statutes.​ 

Qualifications:

  • ​​High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

  • ​Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. 

  • ​A valid driver’s license is required. 

  • ​Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.​ 

Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, the candidate will have positive work and/or life experiences interacting and building strong relationships with people from lots of backgrounds and communities.

Officers must also be willing to listen, learn, and seek opportunities to teach while actively supporting and upholding the mission and values of Northern Kentucky University.

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Posted Salary:

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Work Environment & Physical Demands:


​​The selected candidate will be required to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.​ 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Police Officer position at nku?
The salary for this Police Officer role at nku is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Police Officer position at nku located?
This Police Officer role at nku is based in Highland Heights, Ky. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Police Officer role at nku full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Police Officer role in the Northern Kentucky University department at nku.
Which team or department does the Police Officer at nku belong to?
This Police Officer position is part of the Northern Kentucky University department at nku. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Police Officer position at nku?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to nku's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Police Officer job at nku posted?
This Police Officer position at nku was posted on Jun 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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